Regional Vice President, Global Surety Claims - Canada

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Regional Vice President, Global Surety Claims (Canada) Department : Global Surety Claims Location: T oronto, ON, Calgary, AB, Montreal, QC or Vancouver, BC Reports To : SVP, Senior Claims Officer, Liberty Mutual Surety - Claims Management Company Overview : Liberty Mutual Canada ("LM Canada") is the Canadian operation of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Fortune 100). We offer a broad suite of commercial insurance products and solutions to mid-size and large Canadian companies with Canadian, North American and/or multinational risks. Liberty Mutual Canada has over 300 employees and services its clients coast-to-coast from our regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax. Global Surety, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, is the #1 Surety in the United States and the largest surety globally. Operating in 60+ countries through fronting relationships and Liberty-owned subsidiaries, Global Surety serves construction firms, manufacturers, suppliers, and commercial enterprises of all sizes - bonding 35 of the ENR Top 100 contractors and backed by a $3.1 billion Treasury listing. Joining Global Surety means becoming part of a world-class team at the forefront of the surety industry, with the backing of one of the most financially sound insurance organizations in the world. We foster a collaborative, rewarding, and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are valued and celebrated. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent across all dimensions of diversity, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive. If you don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply - diverse backgrounds and perspectives make our team stronger. Our core values guide all our decision-making and come to life through our benefits and employee programs. We offer: A premier flexible work environment (hybrid) supporting our employees in their pursuit of a healthy work-life balance. Competitive health & dental benefits plan Market-leading pension plan Competitive time off policy External education & tuition reimbursement programs Employee & Family Assistance Programs An opportunity to get involved and become a member of one of our national employee committees - social responsibility, employee engagement, diversity, equity & inclusion. The Opportunity : At Liberty Mutual Canada, our Global Surety Claims team plays a critical role in protecting our clients, partners, and business. We are seeking a seasoned claims leader who thrives in complexity and brings strong legal and financial acumen to high-impact surety matters. As Regional Vice President, Global Surety Claims - Canada, you will operate at the intersection of claims, legal strategy, corporate strategy, and underwriting, playing a pivotal role in guiding high-stakes decision-making and safeguarding the business. This is a highly visible, enterprise-level leadership position responsible for driving the continued growth and managing the complexity of Canadian Surety portfolio. Leveraging deep legal expertise and executive business acumen, you will lead and develop a high-performing claims team - overseeing the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex surety claims with a strategic lens across bond obligations, contract law, and financial risk. You will serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader to underwriting and senior leadership, ensuring claims strategy is aligned with broader organizational objectives and long-term business growth. Serving as a key decision authority on high-exposure matters, you will exercise sound judgment across legal, financial, and reputational considerations within delegated limits. In close partnership with Global Surety Legal, you will ensure alignment with international standards while championing strategies tailored to the nuances of the Canadian market. Reporting to the SVP, Senior Claims Officer, Global Surety (U.S. based), this role is instrumental in aligning Canadian claims strategy with global governance and legal frameworks across Liberty Mutual's worldwide surety operations. Responsibilities: Lead Complex Surety Claims Own and oversee a portfolio of high-severity contract and commercial surety claims, typically $10M+ CAD exposure. Drive end-to-end claims' strategy - from initial assessment through resolution, balancing client outcomes with financial performance and organizational risk. Lead critical decision-making on defaults, directing mitigation, resolution, and recovery strategies with a focus on long-term business impact. Set Strategic Direction Ensure the consistent implementation of Corporate, SBU, and Global Surety policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and accountability across the claims function. Serve as a market-facing thought leader, delivering executive presentations and industry-facing sessions on surety law and claims issues - while monitoring and interpreting legal developments that may im

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